PADI Divemaster & Marine Conservation Internship in Fiji

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About this program

Get the skills needed for an exciting career in diving! Become a fully qualified PADI Divemaster amongst some of the most beautiful coastlines in the world! Discover the local eco-system, gain qualification and put your skills to work in a work placement! Join daily dives and snorkels, conduct underwater surveys and monitor the marine environment. Other activities include beach cleans, training sessions, bird surveys, environmental education sessions and more!

In your free time, hike to hidden waterfalls and discover the natural treasures Fiji has to offer.

GVI Internship programs focus on the development of professional skills while providing a well-rounded conservation experience. Participants are provided with a mentor who will monitor the progress on a weekly basis and be a professional reference after successful completion of the program.

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Life on the Internship

Your First 12 Weeks During your expedition phase expect working days to long and starting early in the morning. Diving days will begin with preparing the dive boat, followed by a short journey to one of the research dive sites. Depending on weather conditions, we aim for everyone to have 1 or 2 dives/snorkels each day, 5 days a week, during which you will conduct underwater surveys after completion of your training. You will also learn identification techniques and how to monitor the marine environment. On other days, you should expect to be involved in additional projects and activities, including training sessions, beach cleans, bird surveys, marine debris surveys, environmental education sessions or alternative income training with the local community depending on local and project needs at the time. The days are rounded off with an evening debrief, followed by dinner and time to relax, take in the beautiful sunset and share stories.